Lightning is a naturally occurring electrostatic discharge during which two electrically charged regions in the atmosphere or ground temporarily equalize themselves, causing the instantaneous release of as much as one billion joules of energy. This discharge may produce a wide range of electromagnetic radiation, from very hot plasma created by the rapid movement of electrons to brilliant flashes of visible light in the form of black-body radiation. Lightning is often followed by thunder, an audible sound caused by the shock wave which develops as gases in the vicinity of the discharge experience a sudden increase in pressure. It occurs commonly during thunderstorms and other types of energetic weather systems.

The three main kinds of lightning are distinguished by where they occur: either inside a single thundercloud, between two different clouds, or between a cloud and the ground. Many other observational variants are recognized, including "heat lightning", which can be seen from a great distance but not heard; dry lightning, which can cause forest fires; and ball lightning, which is rarely observed scientifically.

Humans have deified lightning for millennia, and lightning-inspired expressions like "Bolt from the blue", "Lightning never strikes twice (in the same place)" and "blitzkrieg" are in common usage. In some languages, the notion of "Love at first sight" literally translates as "lightning strike".

List of Pinterest Lightning images & Lightning pictures

Trying to capture that elusive lightning bolt can be a frustrating experience, but our guide on how to photograph lightning should have you well on your way to creating breathtaking thunderstorm images! #photography #photographytips #photographyideas #lightning #storm

This empire style sideboard was cleaned with white lightning, and coated in clear Boss to prevent bleeding. Then painted in colonel mustard and shaded with collard greens and stormy seas. I used a Parisian letter transfer down the center and added moulds to the original wood knobs and painted them with Bronze patina with blue spray. #brushedbybrandy #blendlikebrandy #paintblending | Mustard Empire Sideboard | Learn How to Paint Furniture | Furniture Painting Ideas | Script Furniture Transfer |

#30daychallenge #fitness #beforeandafter #buildmuscle #womensworkouts #womenschallenges Melt love handles with lightning speed. This 30 day challenge get you feeling full of confidence, create amazing weight loss to your full body. Feel happiness and change your lifestyle with this cardio, muscle building workout. Do it every day and your motivation will reach highs that you never dreamed about. You’ll be amazed by the before and after results. Just click on the pin to see the full workout.

Pallet closet with the lighting effect is best option for your living room in the usage of the best wood pallet projects. You can take it as the form of the simple artwork design that is small in size and it located alongside the side portion of the wall. The best feature of this design is that it comprised of the pallet lightning that gives out the whole pallet design with innovative looks. by alyssa